CPJ Demands Release of Detained Journalist Anis Alamgir
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called for the immediate and unconditional release of senior journalist Anis Alamgir, who was recently detained and later shown as arrested under Bangladesh’s Anti-Terrorism Act.
Editors’ Council and DRU Strongly Condemn the Filing of an Anti-Terrorism Act Case Against Anis Alamgir
The Editors’ Council has strongly condemned the filing of a case under the Anti-Terrorism Act and the arrest of senior journalist Anis Alamgir after he was summoned to the Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Branch (DB) office without any specific allegation. At the same time, the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) has expressed deep concern. Both organizations view the incident as a serious threat to media freedom.
If Yunus wants, he can turn the entire country into a prison: Anis Alamgir in court
Journalist Anis Alamgir, who was arrested in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act at Uttara West Police Station in the capital, was produced before the court on Monday (December 15) at 5:30 pm. During the remand hearing, he told the court, “Those who want to turn me into a slave of a particular party—that is their problem.”
Four Including Journalist Anis Alamgir and Actress Meher Afroz Shawon Accused Under Anti-Terrorism Law
A complaint has been filed at a police station under the Anti-Terrorism Act against four individuals, including journalist Anis Alamgir and actress Meher Afroz Shawon. The complaint has not yet been registered as a formal case at the police station.
Journalist Anis Alamgir Taken to DB Office for ‘Questioning’
Senior journalist Anis Alamgir has been taken to the Detective Branch (DB) office for questioning.
Attack on Journalists, Cameras Vandalized at the Martyred Intellectuals Memorial
It has been alleged that six journalists were injured in an attack carried out by activists and supporters of the Swechchhasebak Dal at the Martyred Intellectuals Memorial in Mirpur, the capital. Cameras were also vandalized during the incident.
Crackdown on satire is an attack on free expression, says ARTICLE 19
ARTICLE 19, an international human rights organisation, has strongly condemned the filing of a criminal case against 18 individuals, the satirical platform Earki, and at least 15 Facebook pages over allegations of “cyber harassment.”
CPJ Letter Urges Muhammad Yunus to Secure Release of Imprisoned Journalists
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has urged Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, to take steps to secure the release of imprisoned journalists in the country. The nonprofit international organization working to protect journalists’ rights made the appeal in a letter addressed to Muhammad Yunus. The letter has been published on the CPJ website.
Journalist Assaulted and Arrested in Late-Night Police Raid
Police in Tangail’s Kalihati upazila have been accused of breaking into a journalist’s home in the middle of the night, assaulting him, and arresting him in a false case following the publication of a news report. On Sunday (7 December) afternoon, journalist Jahangir Alam was sent to jail through the court.
Public Death Threats Target Journalist Manjurul Alam Panna
Journalist Manjurul Alam Panna has alleged that he is being publicly threatened with murder. Today, Friday, at 11:18 a.m., he made this allegation in a post on his personal Facebook account. In a one-sentence post, he wrote, “I am being publicly threatened with murder.”